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James Ferguson, left, served with Master Sgt. David Pruden in Afghanistan in 2010.
South Side High School alum brings together fellow veterans through Warrior Reunion Foundation
When James Ferguson came home in 2010 after serving for nearly eight months in Afghanistan as a platoon commander in the Marines, that chapter of his life remained painfully incomplete. Reuniting with his unit five years later, however, changed his life, and today Ferguson leads the Warrior Reunion Foundation, which has so far reconnected combat veterans at seven gatherings around the country. more
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Sean O’Brien returned to St. Agnes last month for the first time in years, and said the experience was overwhelming.
Survivor of sexual abuse by St. Agnes Cathedral priest launches foundation for fellow victims
When Sean O’Brien watched his niece get married at St. Agnes Cathedral on Sept. 8, he wasn’t just attending a wedding. For the first time in years, he returned to the place where he says a priest sexually abused him more than 35 years ago. more
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Making strides against breast cancer on L.I.
There is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and . . . more
The playground proposed for Hickey Field, above, is one step closer to becoming a reality after State Sen. Todd Kaminsky helped secure a $500,000 grant for the project.
$500,000 state grant released for long-awaited Mr. B’s Playground
The inclusive space slated for the east side of Rockville Centre’s Hickey Field — known in long-anticipated plans as Mr. B’s Playground — is one step closer to construction. more
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The Ruchalski family: Lyndsey, left, Ashley, Carol, John and Francis, celebrated Mary’s life and love of swimming at the inaugural Mary Cup on July 22.
Foundation holds inaugural Mary Cup in memory of late St. Agnes student
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation, named for a student at St. Agnes Cathedral School who died earlier this year, held its first-ever Mary Cup last Sunday at the Rockville Links. more
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Ed Asner and Robert Clohessy in a scene from the thriller “Dinosaur.”
Spotlight on film
The red carpet has been rolled out once again at the historic Bellmore Movies. Film buffs, along with filmmakers and related industry professionals have turned their attention to the latest installment of the Long Island International Film Expo. more
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Virginia and Robert Daly put together baskets to be raffled off during a fundraiser on June 9 for the Jillian E. Daly Foundation, named for their daughter.
Rockville Centre event keeps Jillian Daly’s memory alive
Another successful fundraiser for the Jillian E. Daly Foundation was held last weekend at Kasey’s Kitchen and Cocktails, where the community raised thousands of dollars for autoimmune disease … more
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completed a virtual marathon on May 31 through national non-profit organization Achilles Kids’ Run to Learn program.
Rockville Centre students complete yearlong marathon
South Side High School students took to the track on May 31 to complete their yearlong goal of running a marathon — 26.2 miles — and later celebrated during an awards ceremony, where they earned new sneakers. more
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Lorrie Brady, vice president of the Rockville Centre Education Foundation, presented a check to Schools Superintendent Dr. William Johnson, left, and Board of Education President John O’Shea last month.
Rockville Centre Education Foundation to fund hands-on learning
A donation of nearly $68,000 from the Rockville Centre Education Foundation is set to fund more than a dozen initiatives in the village’s seven schools in the coming year that are designed to enrich students’ learning experience. more
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Schools Superintendent Dr. William Johnson bought a lottery box from South Side High School students Anna Ludwig, 14, and Lio Grillo, 15, at the Rockville Centre Education Foundation’s 28th annual gala. The money raised will fund grants for teachers to enhance student motivation and learning.
Rockville Centre Education Foundation hosts annual gala
The Rockville Centre Education Foundation held their 28th annual fundraising gala on April 14 where they honored three members of the community and raised money for classroom grants. The honorees … more
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